Pichu Twitch Chat Badge

Pichu is a limited-time global chat badge introduced as part of Twitch’s new special campaign, featuring a unique reward system inspired by Pokémon’s Poké Balls.

By watching a participating channel for 20 minutes on 3 different days, you can earn a free Poké Ball. The Poké Ball then opens automatically, awarding you the Pichu Chat Badge. The days do not need to be consecutive, and your watch time can be accumulated across participating channels.

Participating channels include channels streaming in Pokémon-related categories, or Just Chatting, DJs, Sports, Music, or Art categories. BadgeBase may also participate when streaming in an eligible category.

Campaign duration: 24 Aug, 17:00 UTC – 1 Oct, 07:00 UTC

You can start making progress toward the rewards on any day during the campaign period.

The campaign also features three additional Pokémon Chat Badges that require a subscription to participating channels:

• Bulbasaur
• Charmander
• Squirtle

Full list of eligible categories:

Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen, Pokémon Pokopia, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Champions, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, Just Chatting, DJs, Art, Special Events, Sports, Music, Talk Shows & Podcasts, Animals, Aquariums, and Zoos, Co-working & Studying, and Makers & Crafting

Evolution: Twitch has announced that evolved versions of these badges are coming in the future, earned by watching more qualifying content.

Official description of the new campaign: https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/pokemon-chat-badges